Compass Clinic

No referral is strictly required, since the clinic sees privately referred patients alongside clients sent by health authorities. Calling the office first is still wise so they can match you with the right clinician.

Clinicians work with children, youth and adults using a developmental life-span approach. Services range from psychoeducational and ADHD assessments to therapy and parent consultation.

A psychoeducational assessment typically runs 10 to 14 hours depending on complexity, and payment is usually split into two installments. Full payment is due before the final written report is released.

Bring a detailed list of any medications the child takes, plus report cards or other academic history. Medical records from hospitals, psychiatrists or therapists the child has seen also help the clinician.

Beyond Vancouver, the clinic has an office in Nanaimo inside Red Canoe Pediatrics and one in Surrey at the Peninsula Executive Suites. The Surrey and Nanaimo sites extend the same assessment and therapy services beyond the city.